Jul 21 2020

Forever Greenery!!!

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

It’s Technique Tuesday!!! The Forever Greenery Suite contains the Greenery Embossing Folders which are super popular and why they are currently on backorder. Don’t worry they will be back in stock the first week of August!!! Check out this fun card!

Forever Greenery Embossing Folder, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The embossing folder makes this card have amazing texture and a cool greenery pattern. All I did was layer it all together for a fun look!

I started with a Just Jade card base. Next, I took a piece of Just Jade measuring 3″ x 5-1/2″ and embossed it with the Greenery Embossing Folder. Before adding this to the card front, be sure to add your greeting. I simply took a 3/4″ Whisper White scrap piece and stamped my greeting and placed it diagonal on the embossed piece. Snip the ends to make it fit and you are golden. This way you don’t have to worry about getting the angle correct or snipping off your stamped image.

Stampin' Up! Embossing Folders, www.LaurasStampPad.com

Next, I added adhesive along the back of the embossed Just Jade along the long side. Then I added some In Color Designer Series Paper strips to each side. This strip can peak out a lot or just a little. Then I added this layer to the card front and finished it off with some Gilded Gems for texture and bling!

To see this Forever Greenery card in action, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Greenery Embossing Folders

[152716]

$8.00

Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153079]

$8.75

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

[153115]

$7.50

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152517]

$24.00

Jul 14 2020

Creating a 2 Tone Flower!!!

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!!! I’m excited to share a Technique Tuesday with you!!!! It’s been way to long for sure! 🙂 Today, we are creating a 2 Tone Flower with Sponge Daubers and it’s oh so fabulous! You all know how much I love flowers!!! 🙂

Creating a 2 Tone Flower, www.LaurasStampPad.com

These flowers are just stunning and I am loving the color combination of Seaside Spray and Highland Heather so much! They are soft but yet still POP! For the centers of the flowers, I used Crushed Curry Ink and the leaves were stamped in Pear Pizzazz! One of the other bonuses to this card is the fact that it is all ONE stamp set – Blossoms in Bloom! When you can get a greeting and a fabulous image out of 1 set, it’s a killer deal in my opinion.

Wink of Stella Shine, www.LaurasStampPad.com

To finish off the card, I added Wink of Stella to the flowers for that amazing shine! Check out the video below to see what happens when you request even more glittery shine! 🙂 LOL It’s all good!

Stamping Flowers Tutorial, www.LaurasStampPad.com

You will notice in the video tutorial I used Highland Heather behind the greeting rather than Seaside Spray as pictured above. Let me know in the comments which one you prefer!!

To see how to create a 2 Tone Flower in action, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Blossoms In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152684]

$22.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150085]

$7.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

[152883]

$23.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Jun 30 2020

Peony Garden Paper!!!

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all know I love flowers!! I really love Peonies too! They were used in our wedding flowers actually! When Stampin’ Up released the Peony Garden Paper, I got super excited. I would love to see more shades of pink but I know everything can’t be pink! 🙂

Peony Garden Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This paper has Basic Gray, Gray Granite, Petal Pink and Whisper White! While I wish it was all shades of pink, I am excited to use the grays with bright colored flowers as the focal point! I can’t wait to start playing with this paper! There are also lots of basic background images that will be good for any occasion or gender!

Check out more Designer Series Papers from the New Catalog here and here!

To see the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper completely, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Peony Garden Designer Series Paper

[152483]

$11.50

Peony Garden Suite Collection (English)

[154129]

$97.50

Jun 23 2020

Artistry Blooms Paper!!!

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all MUST check out this fabulous paper! It’s bright colors. It has cool patterns and I think I need to order 5 more packs right now!!! It’s the Artistry Blooms Paper!!!

Artistry Blooms Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This paper has some amazing ombre looks that can be used to show that off or cut into smaller pieces for just one shade of color. That’s pretty cool. I have already played with this paper and the Hippo Happiness Stamp Set that has a unicorn in it. It’s perfect for that! I am loving the prints that are perfect for both masculine and feminine because then I can create the same card but get a totally different look! Next, I plan to use it with some birthday balloons!!! What occasion would you use this paper for?? Let me know in the comments below!

Check out more Designer Series Papers from the New Catalog here and here!

To see the Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper completely, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper

[152495]

$11.50

Hippo Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152644]

$18.00

Jun 11 2020

In Good Taste!!!

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Have you seen the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper from the New Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog?? It is AMAZING!!!! The patterns are perfect for anything and everything!!!

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

When I first saw this paper, I thought I was shopping at Home Depot! These patterns are like all the amazing textures and backgrounds for carpet, tiling, flooring, and more! They are fabulous for cardmaking and scrapbooking too!!! The thing that I find so perfect is how real they look. When I see this paper, I just want to touch it because it looks like it will feel bumpy or soft. Now that to me is amazing!!!

I am showing off all of the Designer Series Paper Packs from the New Catalog so be sure to check them all out! Click here and here! Let me know your favorite one in the comments below!

To see the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper completely, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

In Good Taste Suite Collection (English)

[154147]

$85.00

Jun 9 2020

Forever Greenery Paper!!!

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You must check out the amazing Forever Greenery Paper in the New Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog! The colors in this paper are beautiful shades of blues and greens. I’m in love!

Forever Greenery Paper, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This paper will be perfect as a background for floral cards. You all know how much I love stamping with flowers!!! 🙂 I think it will also make amazing masculine cards. The colors used in this paper pack are
Garden Green, Just Jade, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce, and Soft Sea Foam. I just love it!!

Don’t forget to check out other Designer Series Papers from the New Annual Catalog here!!! Be sure to let me know what your favorite new paper pack is in the comments below! I would love to hear from you!

To see the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper completely, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

[152492]

$11.50

Forever Greenery Suite Collection (English)

[154143]

$105.00

Jun 4 2020

Memories & More!!!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

You all know I love flowers but you have to check out these fun Memories & More Cards & Envelopes as well as the Card Collection for the Flowers For Every Season! These are just stunning! You can create cards or scrapbook with these amazing products!!

While I started out as a scrapbooker, I do much more card making now! When the Memories & More Card Collections came out a few years ago, I sort of passed them up because I don’t scrapbook much anymore. I thought they were fabulous and cute for quick and simple scrapbooking though. THEN it all changed when Stampin’ Up started creating card & envelope packs to coordinate and that brought out a whole new ball game. These cards make amazing, quick, and simple cards that are fabulous! You could also use these cards as a little tag to write a note on when dropping off something to a friend. There are endless possibilities. I will be posting samples that I created next week. Today, you get to see what these products are!

To see the Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes completely, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

[153101]

$11.00

Flowers For Every Season Memories & More Card Pack

[153058]

$11.00

Jun 2 2020

2020-2022 In Colors!!!

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Drum Roll Please……..revealing the NEW 2020-2022 In Colors from Stampin’ Up!!!! I am super in love with these colors. I have been playing with them for a few weeks now and I’m sure you can guess my favorite!!!

2020-2022 In Colors, www.LaurasStampPad.com

My favorite color is Magenta Madness FOR SURE!!! I’m sure you could all guess that already. Now after playing with the colors, I’m loving Just Jade and Misty Moonlight A LOT too! I will be posting lots of samples using these colors in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

I will be posting all of the Designer Series Paper Reveals for the New Catalog so stay tuned!!! You can check out the Ornate Garden Designer Paper here!

To see this 2020-2022 In Colors Designer Paper completely, check out the video below or click here. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

2020–2022 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

$11.50

2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock Assortment

[153074]

$9.00

Apr 30 2020

Cutting For Cards!!!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Today, I’m sharing another one of Laura’s Quick Tips! This one is all about cutting for cards! I feel like I needed to share this forever ago since it’s the first step in card making! So here we go….

Cutting For Cards, www.LaurasStampPad.com

A few things that I use for cutting for my cards are the Stampin’ Up Stampin’ Trimmer and a ruler! I use the Stampin’ Trimmer to get that nice smooth straight cut. A regular medium sized card is just a piece of cardstock cut in half either way. You can cut at 4-1/4″ along the 8-1/2″ side or cut at 5-1/2″ along the 11″ side. This will create a 4-1/4″ x 11 card base to fold in half or a 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base cut in half. The majority of my card layers are done in 1/4″ increments. So I would layer on a piece of cardstock or designer paper on the front measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ which is a 1/4″ in from the card base. Eighth of an inch is just too crazy to do all of the time in my opinion!

If you would like a little card cutting cheat sheet, you can get it for FREE when you sign up for my mailing list. Click here to join my mailing list for tips, ideas, promotions, and more!!

Check out the video below or click here to see this all in action as well as a few more tips! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Product List

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set

[152572]

$21.00

Apr 28 2020

Tip for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit!!!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Laura's Stamp Pad

I think this is a record for me creating my Paper Pumpkin Kit in the same week it arrived! Woot Woot! Thanks to my “Daily Dose of Stampin’ Therapy” Facebook lives where I enjoy stamping and chatting with all of you! Click here to go join in the fun!! Here is the April Paper Pumpkin Kit!

April Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This one is the tricky card that had me stumped for a while. Finally I….or should I say with Brad’s help….figured it out!!! It is a Z fold card and originally I thought it should fold where the white and green print meet. I was wrong! The green/white panel is the card base “inside”. Then you fold that middle score line over to create a card. It will be too long and go beyond the card back. Next, fold on the far left score line back towards the front to create the Z fold! I hope that all makes sense. If not, just watch the video below! 🙂

Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin, www.LaurasStampPad.com

The greeting on that back panel is AMAZING! I really had a hard time covering it up because I love it so much. It says, “Life’s greatest blessings begin and end with family. It is in families that we learn to love, teach what is most important, and grow together in love and laughter. Grateful for you, happy to be yours! <3

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Card Kit, www.LaurasStampPad.com

This is the second card that is super fun with the tree! I love those leaves/flower petals! I did find that there are not enough pearls for every yellow dot on each card. BUT I found a fun solution for running out. I was able to take the Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker and color some of my Pearls for the same look! PERFECT!!!

Be sure to sign up for the May Paper Pumpkin Kit to join in the fun and have a great project to do for an afternoon or evening or morning or whenever! These kits come with everything in them so anyone can do it!

Check out the video below or click here to see all of these tips in action for the April Paper Pumpkin Kit! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you liked it and don’t forget to subscribe if you are new. If you would like a notification when I post a new video, be sure to click the bell right next to the subscribe!!